William and Kate visited the All Blacks' changing room following the match against Wales at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, yesterday morning (NZ time).

When receiving royalty, it is important for one to be ready and to look one's best.

Prince Charles may have whipped New Zealand crowds into a frenzy, but back home he has been topped by his son as the most popular royal.

Another piece of royal birthday cake is being offered for sale on the internet to raise money for a Masterton girl who survived a brain tumour.

A survey of Kiwi women has found that nearly half of the respondents enhance their cleavage to attract attention. One in five uses her cleavage to get what she wants.

His lack of involvement with New Zealand means he can't properly be independent of our Parliament, writes Mike Wilkinson.

It's not every day you get to share your birthday with a prince, let alone over 60 other people who share the same birth date as you. A Kiwiana-themed birthday was held this afternoon at Government House for Prince Charles and 64 Kiwis who were born today. Prime Minister John Key's wife Bronagh and Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae also celebrated their birthday today. Prince Charles turned 64 today and was thrilled to hear the Beatles classic When I'm 64, played by the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band and sung by Australian opera singer Margaret Medlyn.

Prince Charles met Mark Hadlow, who plays the dwarf Dori in "The Hobbit" movies, in a tour of Weta Studios in Wellington.

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall who are here for their royal tour of New Zealand arrive in Wellington for their 'walkabout' and attend a birthday party for Prince Charles.

Prince Charles will celebrate his 64th birthday in Wellington today where the royal couple will open New Zealand's Diamond Jubilee gift to the Queen.

HRH Prince Charles visited the Cloud for the Sheer Brilliance Wool Campaign to observe some of the countries innovative ideas & designs. He also tried his hand at making a wool rug & later gave a speech on his thoughts of the values & benefits of using the natural fibre.

The Royal party enjoyed the 'Hairy Maclary' stage show at the Bruce Mason theatre and met author Dame Lynley Dodd along with the children and cast.

The Royals have visited AUT Millennium to meet our Olympic and Paralympic medalists, visited Devonport Naval Base, and braved the rain with a walk along Queen Street to meet the crowds that came to welcome them to Auckland.

Their Royal Highnesses visited the AUT Millennium Institute of Sport & Health and were greeted by many admirers. Junior World Shot put champ Jacko Gill had the pleasure of meeting them & had the opportunity to put his skills on display.

A wrap-up of the Royal visit to Auckland where there was war veterans, royalists and a cautious hongi.

There were war veterans, royalists and a cautious hongi during the couple's first major welcome to New Zealand, on the final leg of their Pacific tour.

The fireworks were bursting over Whenuapai last night as Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in Auckland to begin their six-day visit.

Prince Charles, who arrives in NZ tomorrow with his wife, Camilla, has fashioned a respectable career as the Queen's apprentice.